Resources
by Jo Langford. A book written explicitly for the almost ten percent of teenagers who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans, or any of the unique identities that are not heterosexual/cisgendered. It explores sex, dating, relationships, puberty, and both physical and online safety in one resource.
by Mary Jo Podgurski. This book explores gender, gender roles, and gender identity while reinforcing the need for respect and empathy while dealing with difference. The book is interactive, divided into brief chapters that allow readers to pause and consider each lesson. A parent/teacher/trusted adult guide, glossary and resources are included.
by Charles Waters and Irene Latham. A powerful story told through linked poems which raise questions of race and identity in an honest and tangible way for younger readers.
by Kate E. Reynolds. Following Ellie as she begins to notice changes to her body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach girls with autism and related conditions about puberty.
by Mary Jo Podgurski. This book looks at growing up through a wide lens using inclusive language that validates all children, regardless of gender or gender identity.
por Robie H. Harris. Introduce la sexualidad humana, describe los cambios provocados por la pubertad y analiza el abuso sexual, las enfermedades de transmisión sexual, el SIDA y el embarazo.
by Amy Barth. Annabelle has a secret. When she was seven years old, she was approached by a neighborhood boy and invited into a “secret club”. Unfortunately, this club was just a ruse for thirteen-year-old Joel to groom Annabelle for abuse. This book offers a resource for opening up conversations about sexual abuse, safety, and […]
by Valorie Schaefer. This book provides answers to questions about changing bodies, hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to bras, periods to pimples, and everything in between.
by Kathy Belge. This book is a humorous, engaging, and honest guide that helps LGBT teens come out to friends and family, navigate their new LGBT social life, figure out if a crush is also queer, and rise up against bigotry and homophobia.
by Karen Gravelle. This guide offers a supportive, practical approach, providing clear answers to common issues–from what physical changes you might experience, to what puberty is like for girls, to how to handle the sexual feelings. This revised edition features new sections on: body image, sexual harassment and consent, and using social media safely.
by Julie Metzger. This flip book for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 12 has questions asked by girls in one half of the book; flip it over and questions asked by boys are on the other side. Contains honest, informative, and reassuring answers to questions pre-adolescents have about puberty, friends, feelings, […]
by Mary Jo Podgurski. This book explores the subject of sexuality in an honest, inclusive way. Building on the Circles of Sexuality conceptualized by Dr. Dennis Dailey and Pam Wilson, MSW, Nonnie guides the young characters, Tamika and Alex, as they react to a sexting scandal and grow as people.
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